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Will interest rates rise after surge in oil prices over Iran-US war?

Inflation concerns could see the BoE pause their recent rate cuts - or head the other direction

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts

The Independent UK

When will changes to ground rents happen and what difference will they make?

The reforms may fuel a short-term surge in supply of homes coming onto the market that have previously been hard to sell, an analyst suggested.

Evening Standard

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UK savers urged to move fast for the best deals paying up to 4.5%

Despite the recent interest rate cut, many fixed-rate bond or easy-access account rates have held up longer than expected

The Guardian - UK

Autumn Budget: Mortgage approvals dipped and savers ploughed more cash into ISAs in October

Finance experts suggested that speculation over potential Budget measures may have had an impact on households’ sentiment.

Evening Standard

Mortgage approvals dipped and savers ploughed more cash into Isas in October

Finance experts suggested that speculation over potential Budget measures may have had an impact on households’ sentiment.

The Independent UK

People receiving full new state pension on course for £12,548 from April

Inflation figures released on Wednesday suggest that wages, which have increased by 4.8%, will be used to calculate next year’s state pension rise.

Evening Standard

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What's the average UK house price? May's market data shows resilience

Although broader economic challenges—such as uncertainties around US tariffs and businesses passing higher employment costs on to consumers—persist, the UK housing market experienced a slight boost in May.

Euronews

UK wage growth cools ahead of national insurance hike for businesses

UK wages lagged as businesses dealt with increasing cost pressures and growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Euronews

UK savers told to ‘move fast’ ahead of expected interest rate change

Savings rates are ‘firmly in retreat mode’ says one expert

The Independent UK

Why everyone should open an ISA, according to financial experts

Finance experts to explain what exactly ISAs are and who could benefit

The Independent UK

House prices fell in April - here’s why, and what might happen next in the property market

Interest rates will likely be cut next month in a boost to mortgage payers

The Independent UK

Interest rates fall to 4.5 per cent – will your mortgage get cheaper?

The base rate is down 25 basis points and some lenders have already priced in the cut

The Independent UK

The money conversations to have while on a date or in a longer-term relationship

Are you and your partner financially compatible? Here’s how to kickstart some key conversations which could help you to find out.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

House price growth softened at start of 2025

The housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing affordability pressures, Nationwide said

The Independent UK

House price growth softened at start of 2025, says Nationwide Building Society

The housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing affordability pressures, Nationwide said.

Evening Standard

Mortgage approvals to home buyers reach highest level since summer 2022

Re-mortgaging also ticked up for the third month in a row in October, the Bank of England said.

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates are falling – but it’s not too late to find deals that pay

The peak may have passed, but inflation-beating returns are still available if you’re quick. Here are the highest yielding and safest options

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Evening Standard

Average UK house price hit record high in October, says Halifax

The average house price surpassed a previous peak in June 2022 during the ‘race for space’.

The Independent UK

Budget 2024: What will it mean for my mortgage?

The general recent trend for mortgage rates has been downward following the highs experienced two years ago in the wake of former prime minister Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget

Evening Standard

Mortgage approvals jump but housing market on ‘tenterhooks’ ahead of Budget

Some 65,600 home loans were approved last month, 700 more than in August, the Bank of England revealed.

Ideal Home

Water bills could rise a further 40% on average experts warn – here's how you can save money on your water bills ahead of the price hike

Here's how you can get a head start on saving on your water bill

Ideal Home

House prices rise again for six straight months - Financial experts explain what it means for you

Could the increase of house prices actually be good news for buyers?

The Independent UK

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

Figures released on Monday showed a two-year high in annual house price growth and mortgage approvals for house purchase.

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to two-year high in August

Some 64,900 loans for house purchase were approved in August, the Bank of England said.

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